Web, domains and email
meta description
In short and in plain language
The meta description is a short text in the source code of a page.
It sums up what the page is about.
Search engines often show it as a preview below the title in the results.
A clear text that fits the page can get more people to click.
Definition
The meta description is a short text in a page's source code that summarises its content. Search engines often show it as the preview text below the title in search results. A clear description that matches the page can encourage more people to click.